FENWICK SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COUNSELING NEWSLETTER Meredith Reardon, Director 978-587-8311 MR@Fenwick.org
Ellen Boucher, Counselor 978-587-8314 EB@Fenwick.org
Donna Langer, Administrative Assistant 978-587-8313 DML@Fenwick.org
Mary Lou McLaughlin, Associate Director 978-587-8316 MLM@Fenwick.org
Katie Conroy, Counselor 978-587-8303 KGC@Fenwick.org
978-587-8310 COUNSELING@FENWICK.ORG
Welcome to the Winter issue of the School and College Counseling Department's newsletter. Each trimester we hope to share with you timely insights and helpful articles that are relevant to the school life of the students in all four grades. We also hope you will get a sense of the many things we do to support and encourage our advisees throughout their years at Fenwick.
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COUNSELING CURRICULUM OVERVIEW 9th Grade
10th grade
Transitioning to BF: • Academic Skills • Social Skills • Emotional Skills • Attitudes • Independence
Focus of year: • Study Skills and Strategies • Getting Involved • Trying new things • Leadership • Volunteering • Introduction to Naviance …Career Assessments …Career Clusters …College Search • Setting Goals • Decision Making • Social Skills • Emotional Skills • Self-Care
Getting Involved: • Clubs • Supporting peers • Student Government • Theater • Athletics The Fenwick Family • Attending Events • Volunteering • Inclusion Academics • Daily Homework • Self-Advocating • Extra Help • Math Mondays • Science Thursdays • Agenda Book • Gradebook • Online Resources
One-on-One with Counselor: • Academic Progress • Review Transcript • Career Aspirations • Course Scheduling NCAA/NAIA Registration PSAT: • NMSQT in October • Review of Results
One-on-One with Counselor: • Academic Progress • Social Emotional Needs • Course Scheduling Self-care • Organization, advocating, identifying stressors, coping skills
Parents’ Opportunities to Support Attend Fall Parent Night Attend Winter Parent Program Read Newsletters Check Resource Boards Regularly
Parents’ Opportunities to Support Attend Fall Parent Night Attend Winter Parent Program Read Newsletters Check Resource Boards Regularly Incorporate College Tours In family vacations Encourage student to prepare for PSAT’s
11th Grade
FEBRUARY 2023
Junior Career and College Seminar • Junior Handbook • Career Assessments • Overview of College Process • Getting organized • College Search • College List • Touring Colleges • College Interviews • Communicating with Adults • Academic Recommendation • Resume • Student Profile • Self-Care College Admission Visits to Fenwick PSAT: NMSQT in October SAT/ACT: Students must register for Spring Administration One-on-One with Counselor • Academic Progress • List of potential colleges Summer • Common Application • Application Writing Sample • Touring Colleges • Narrowing College List
Parents’ Opportunities to Support Attend January Student and Parent College Kick Off Assist in planning College Tours Discuss College Finances with Student Facilitate SAT Registration Read Newsletters Check Resource Boards Regularly
12th Grade
VOLUME 01
Fall Senior Seminar • Senior Handbook • Matching Common App and Naviance • Electronically inviting Recommenders • Completing Common Application • Updating Naviance • FAFSA/CSS Profile • College Admission Visits One-on-one with Counselor • College Applications • Essay • Managing Deadlines • Refine Application(s) • Process Transcript Requests Scholarships Report application results to counselor Write notes of appreciation
Parents’ Opportunities to Support Attend Fall College Night. Seek help with questions re: The Process Financial Aid Attend Winter College Night Assist in planning for Accepted Student Days at colleges Support Final College Decision Read Newsletters Check Resource Board Regularly